Metal bottle caps imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported metal bottle caps worth $3.1 million (364 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 364 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 205 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 253 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 292 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 277 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 235 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 375 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 375 t |
Where Turkey imports metal bottle caps from
The largest suppliers were Italy (39%), China (16%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.2M | 39% |
| China | $503K | 16% |
| United States | $259K | 8.4% |
| Spain | $251K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $164K | 5.4% |
| France | $153K | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $149K | 4.9% |
| India | $132K | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $71K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $59K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.43 per kg, 157% above the world average of $3.28. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal bottle caps exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.3 million of metal bottle caps in 2024 (254 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Hungary (34%), Germany (24%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $772K | 34% |
| Germany | $548K | 24% |
| United States | $256K | 11% |
| Greece | $139K | 6.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $128K | 5.6% |
| Russia | $99K | 4.3% |
| Romania | $73K | 3.2% |
| Bulgaria | $46K | 2% |
| Austria | $31K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $27K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey metal bottle caps imports (HS 8309.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8309.10: Stoppers: corks, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal bottle caps imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported metal bottle caps worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 364 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal bottle caps to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal bottle caps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.43 per kg in 2024, 157% above the world average of $3.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal bottle caps to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export metal bottle caps?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Germany and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $773 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for metal bottle caps?
The HS code for metal bottle caps is subheading 8309.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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